History of the Eiffel Tower [Video]

This awesome video infographic dedicated to the Eiffel Tower history shows some of the most amazing facts about the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, entitled after the technician Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and constructed the tower.

Erected in 1889 as the entry arch to the 1889 World’s Fair, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world. More than 7 300 tons of iron was used and consist of three levels.

So whenever you travel to Paris, do not forget to visit the Eiffel Tower and take picture of it.